The school has an admissions panel . The criteria for admission are as follows:
- Can the educational needs of the pupil as outlined in the statement be met?
- Is the school currently resourced to meet the educational and non educational needs of the pupil as outlined on the statement? If not the school will enter into dialogue with the LEA.
- Is there a vacancy in the National Curriculum grouping appropriate for the pupils chronological age and developmental stage?
- Can the school meet the behavioural needs as defined on the statement?
- Consideration is given first to pupils in Slough LEA.
Pupils with autism on their statement are referred to a separate panel. The above criteria's are looked at by this panel as well as:
- Does the pupil have a clear diagnosis of autism
- Does the pupil display difficulties with communication, social relationships and with imaginative and play skills?
- Do the specialist classes have appropriate staffing to manage the child successfully
Following the recommendations from the panel, arrangements are made for parents/guardians visit the school. They are welcomed by the Headteacher, Debbie Richards and given an overview of the whole school and then taken to see the appropriate parts of the school, for their child’s requirements. Arrangements are also made for a staff member to visit the child at home/nursery/school to assess them in an environment they are comfortable with.
Parents may be accompanied by a friend, relative or advocate, a professional who has been supporting them or a member of staff from the current school. A record is made of all visits.
Following the visit if the parents wish to proceed with the request for a place arrangements are made for the pupil to visit and then communication links are established with the school. A member of staff will visit the pupil and integration arrangements will be made to suit both schools the parents and the pupil. Finally the school will on request from Parent/Guardian initiate transport arrangements with the local authority [slough based pupils], when a start date has been agreed.
Visits to Arbour Vale
If you wish to visit the school please contact the school and we will be happy to make an appointment for you to have a tour.